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Set amid lush lawns and serene gardens, this beautifully reimagined Los Altos home is filled with warmth and charm. Mature trees, meandering brick pathways, and established landscaping surround the classic shingled exterior. Inside, refinished hardwood floors and abundant windows bathe the home in natural light. The expansive living room features a wood-burning fireplace and wall of glass opening to the covered patio and garden. The kitchen features crisp white cabinetry, new quartz countertops, a farmhouse sink, stainless steel appliances, and a charming breakfast nook overlooking the backyard. Two newly remodeled bathrooms showcase elegant tilework and polished designer finishes. Fresh paint, updated lighting and hardware complete the interior. Outside, sweeping lawns, colorful gardens, planter boxes, and a newly planted Meyer lemon tree create a peaceful garden retreat. English laurel trees will mature into a lush natural screen. A charming garden shed offers a perfect place for gardening tools and outdoor essentials. Steps from Rancho Shopping Center and moments from Downtown Los Altos, enjoy award-winning schools and easy access to shopping, dining, commute routes, and Silicon Valley's top tech campuses. Classic Los Altos charm in an idyllic setting-this is the dream!
Single-familyProperty Type
1951Year Built
10,048 sq ftLot Size
$2,657Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Cassie Shannon•DRE #02198653• Intero Real Estate Services
Listed by Eric Fischer-Colbrie•DRE #00922040• Intero Real Estate Services
Rancho, located between Foothill Expressway and El Camino Real, is a residential and suburban Los Altos neighborhood with curving, tree-lined streets and mid-century ranch homes. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Main Street & State Street corner in Downtown Los Altos, where sidewalk patios, independent boutiques, and espresso bars set a polished, small-town cadence. Los Altos History Museum anchors local storytelling with rotating exhibits and a preserved orchard setting. Redwood Grove Nature Preserve adds a shaded, creekside counterpoint to the area’s sunlit blocks. Architecture leans low-slung and landscaped, with generous setbacks and a quiet, walkable feel near schools and parks. Foothill College and nearby trailheads add a steady rhythm of classes, performances, and weekend outings.
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Market insights
1032 Riverside Dr · $3,988,000
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 15 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
102.8%
Most homes are selling 3% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$3,988,000
Median sale price in this area is $1,843,951. (54% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
15% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Wood-burning fireplace in the living room
Hardwood floors
Updated bathrooms with tile
Dining area in living room
Bedrooms
Primary suite/retreat (one level)
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms
Primary bath with stall shower
Shower over tub
Kitchen
Electric cooktop
Quartz countertops
Dishwasher
Garbage disposal
Microwave
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer (laundry area includes tub/sink)
Laundry located in garage
Flooring
Hardwood
Heating & cooling
Central forced air heating
Central forced air cooling
Exterior features
Backyard with deck and balcony/patio
Automatic lawn sprinklers
Fenced back yard (wood)
Home design
Detached single-family home
One story
Parking
Attached 2-car garage
Construction
Shingle and stucco construction
Concrete perimeter foundation
Wood shakes/shingles roof
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Public utilities
Electricity and solar
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MORE INFO/VIDEO:WWW. JEFFANDSTEVE. COM * * JUST REDUCED $50K * * REMODELED HOME LOCATED NEAR RANCHO CNTR & STARBUCKS. KIT & BATHS NICELY UPDATED. HRDWD FLRS. AGGREGATE DRIVE W/ BRICK TRIM. PRIVATE PARK-LIKE REAR YD W/ PLAY STRUCTURE
Public Records
Nov 4, 1998
Sold
$615,000
$410/sq ft
MLSListings #ML89836070
Nov 4, 1998
Listing Removed
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Sep 15, 1998
Sold
$615,000
$410/sq ft
Aug 6, 1998
Listed
$625,000
$416/sq ft
GREAT LOCATION. HIGHLY DESIREABLE LOS ALTOS RANCHO AREA. SHORT PLEASANT WALK TO ANDRONICOS. ALL HARDWOOD FLOORING RECENTLY REFINISHED. BEWARE OF LARGE DOG IN REAR YARD. PLEASE CALL TENANT FOR APPOINTMENT OR
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$19,438 (+6.8%)
$1,377,710 + $123,258
$1,500,968
2024
$18,192 (+0.8%)
$1,350,697 + $120,842
$1,471,539
2023
$18,053 (−0.3%)
$1,324,213 + $118,473
$1,442,686
2022
$18,116 (+1.4%)
$1,298,249 + $116,150
$1,414,399
2021
$17,859 (+0.7%)
$1,272,794 + $113,873
$1,386,667
2020
$17,735 (+1.7%)
$1,247,838 + $111,641
$1,359,479
2019
$17,432 (+4.4%)
$1,235,043 + $110,497
$1,345,540
2018
$16,692 (+4.0%)
$1,210,827 + $108,331
$1,319,158
2017
$16,057 (+1.8%)
$1,163,810 + $104,125
$1,267,935
2016
$15,768
$1,163,810 + $104,125
$1,267,935
2015
$15,773 (+2.4%)
$1,140,991 + $102,084
$1,243,075
2014
$15,398 (+2.9%)
$1,101,839 + $98,582
$1,200,421
2012
$14,965 (+2.8%)
$1,096,860 + $98,137
$1,194,997
2011
$14,554 (+1.0%)
$1,075,353 + $96,213
$1,171,566
2010
$14,414
$1,054,268 + $94,327
$1,148,595
2009
$14,412 (+4.7%)
$1,046,389 + $93,623
$1,140,012
2008
$13,762
$1,028,309 + $92,006
$1,120,315
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
10,048 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1951
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,501
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,501
Year built
1951
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Clara County
APN
18945019
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 21, 2026.
Jun 5, 2027 • Active
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Bathroom
Remodel
Dec 14, 2018 • Final
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